1993 BUICK REGAL Owners Manual

CHECK OR
I SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Underbody
Flushing At
least every spring, use plain water
to flush any corrosive materials from
the underbody. Take care to clean
thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which s ,hou !Id
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering,
Suspension and
Front-Wheel- Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect
the
power steering lines and hoses for
proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then
inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust
system. Inspect the body near
the
exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position
parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose connections, or other conditions which could cause
a heat
build-up
in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
“Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for
interference or binding, and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts
as needed.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Also inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking
brake, etc. Check parking brake
adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if
your driving habits or conditions
result
in frequent braking.
NOTE:
A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on
or comes on, something may be
wrong with the brake system. See
“Brake System Warning Light”
in
the Index. If your vehicle is equipped
with anti-lock brakes and the
anti-lock brake system warning light
stays on, comes on or flashes,
something may be wrong with the
anti-lock brake system. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG”
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SG/CC,” “SG/CD,”
or
“SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part
No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to
GM Specification 1825111 or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
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USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic
Brake
(GM Part No. 1052535) or
System Delco Supreme 1 l@ Brake Fluid
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Parking Brake
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
requirements
of NLGI Grade
2,
Guides Chassis lubricant meeting
No.
1052497
or equivalent).
Power Steering
Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Transaxle DEXRON@
IIE Automatic
Automatic (GM Part
No. 1052884) or
System GM
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
equivalent.
1234588 1)
Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Cylinders Lubricant (GM
Part No. 12345120),
synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or
silicone lubricant (GM Part No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic
Transaxle Shift Engine oil.
Linkage
USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
b. Release Pawl
Spring
Anchor
i
Hood and Door
Hinges
Fuel
filler Door
Hinge and
Striker Plunger
Weatherstrips
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Part No.
105 15 15) or equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine
oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB
or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from
the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts
which correspond
to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store
them.
Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY READING
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Maintenance Record
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@ Part 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This Part also tells you how to obtain service
publications and how to report any safety defects.
Part 8 includes:
Customer Satisfaction
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Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired
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Reporting Safety Defects
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ServicePublications
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
dealer and Buick. Normally, any problems with the sales
transaction or the operation
of your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions
of all
concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
If your
concern has not been resolved
to your satisfaction, the
following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your problem with a member of
dealership management. Complaints can often be
quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has already
been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner
of the dealership or the General
Manager.
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STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of
Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot
be resolved by the dealership without further help,
contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by
calling 1-800-52 1-7300. In Canada, contact GM of
Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by
calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French).
In Mexico, call 254-17-86. In Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin
Islands, call 1-809-763- 13 15. In all other overseas
locations, contact
GM International Export Sales in
Canada by calling 1-4 16-644-4 1 12.
For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
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Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate
attached to the left top
of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of probiem In
order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please
call the toll-free number listed above. However, if
you
wish to write Buick, write to Buick Motor Division,
Customer Assistance Center, 902
E. Hamilton Avenue,
Flint, MI, 48550.
A listing of all Buick Zone Offices and
offices outside the
U.S. which can assist you can also be
found in the warranty booklet.
When contacting Buick, please remember that your
problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a problem.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired
To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Buick
has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices
for the Deaf) equipment in its Customer Assistance
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) can communicate with Buick by dialing:
1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
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